A Stylus Might Work With the New PlayBook

5. A commitment to the enterpriseOne
of the biggest issues with the BlackBerry PlayBook in its current form is
that it doesnt really have a target market. At times, consumers might think
that the device is designed for them, while at other times the corporate world
might find some value in it. In the next PlayBook, RIM must make it abundantly
clear that its designed for the enterprise.

6. A RIM rebranding

No product, no matter how spectacular, can be successful without the company
offering it boasting a respected brand. So, in the next several months before
the next PlayBook launches, RIM should endeavor to improve its branding and
make stakeholders regain some lost respect for it. That should go a long way in
improving the slates chances for success.
7. Some leadership at the top
RIM has a new CEO in Thorsten Heins. And so far, he hasnt proved that hes
a true leader who can take the helm and steer RIM back to prosperity. Before
the next PlayBook launches, Heins and his executive staff should make it clear
to investors, employees and customers that they are in charge and ready to take
on any and all challenges that might come their way. Effective leadership
instills confidence in a company and eventually improves sales.

8. Stylus support
When Samsung launched the Galaxy Note, it was criticized for including
stylus support. Now that the device has caught on, however, its widely
believed that Samsung might be on to something. So, in addition to touch
support in the next PlayBook, maybe RIM should include a stylus.
The idea might appeal to enterprise users who arent so keen on using their
fingers to tap around a display.
9. Remember the apps
The BlackBerry will be nothing without ample application support. So, RIM
must get going on working with developers to bring as many programs to the
PlayBook as possible. The more apps the device can support, the more successful
it will be. Its as simple as that.
10. A highlight on security
One of the biggest concerns facing IT decision-makers right now is mobile
security. Android might be a great platform for consumers, but in the
enterprise, its pushed aside because of security concerns. What better way for
RIM to get its device into the corporate world than to bundle all kinds of
security features in the slate and promote it as widely as possible.
RIM should be known as the security-conscious company in the tablet space.
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